Workskills - Entry Level 3 Extended Award

This course will help you develop your skills and knowledge of employability to access the job market.

You will:

• Develop skills valued by employers and are in demand in the workplace
• Develop knowledge related to employability and the workplace
• Understand the 21st century workplace and the entry routes
• Achieve a nationally recognised Entry Level qualification that prepares them for employment
• Develop own personal growth and engagement in learning

Units include:

• Work related skills and behaviour
• Understanding rights and responsibilities
• Completing job applications
• Career options
• Using the internet and digital media in the workplace
• Customer service
• Staying safe in the workplace
• Working as a team
• Work-related problems
• Taking part in enterprise activity
• Being environmentally aware in the workplace

• Current EHCP
• Entry level 2 qualification or Initial Assessment results at Entry Level 2.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods based on course requirements and individual needs.

For example:

• Observations
• Portfolios/Workbooks
• Practical activities
• Questioning
• Peer feedback

Throughout the course, you will be gathering evidence/information in each unit. There are different methods that evidence can be gathered to meet individual needs.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This course will provide employability skills to proceed onto further study or employment.

This course will help you develop your skills and knowledge of employability to access the job market.

During this course you will:

• Develop skills valued by employers and are in demand in the workplace
• Develop knowledge related to employability and the workplace
• Understand the 21st century workplace and the entry routes
• Achieve a nationally recognised Entry Level qualification that prepares them for employment
• Develop own personal growth and engagement in learning

Topics include:

• Work related skills and behaviour
• Understanding rights and responsibilities
• Completing job applications
• Career options
• Using the Internet and Digital Media in the workplace
• Customer service
• Staying safe in the workplace
• Working as a team
• Work-related problems
• Taking part in enterprise activity
• Being environmentally aware in the workplace

You will need:

• Current EHCP
• Entry level 2 qualification or Initial Assessment results at Entry Level 2

You will be assessed through a variety of methods based on course requirements and individual needs.

For example:

• Observations
• Portfolios/Workbooks
• Practical Activities
• Questioning
• Peer feedback

Throughout the course, you will be gathering evidence/information in each unit. There are different methods that evidence can be gathered to meet individual needs.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

This course will provide work skills to progress onto employment or further study.